Finding (and grinding) gravel in Salem
Turns out the backroads west of Salem offer some very fine riding.
Rides
Check out our photos and reports from the best rides throughout Oregon and the Portland region.
The Ride: Exploring Columbia County backroads outside of Scappoose
Just northwest of Scappoose are many miles of logging roads just waiting to be ridden.
‘Bullshit 100’ and the allure of off-pavement road riding – UPDATED
The beautiful roads near North Plains were a cakewalk compared to what was to come.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Riding “road” bikes on gravel and dirt roads is experiencing a major boom in popularity here in Oregon. On Sunday, I joined a dozen other intrepid riders for the “Women’s Bullshit 100” ride to found out why. … Read more
Exploring the ‘Oregon Outback’ by bike
I knew there were vast swaths of unexplored land between the Cascade Range and the Alvord Desert, but what I didn’t realize was just how gorgeous and varied this rugged country was.
Travel Oregon rolls out promotional video for Old West Scenic Bikeway
Still from new Travel Oregon video. Travel Oregon has just released the first in a series of new videos in their ongoing effort to promote Oregon’s burgeoning network of officially designated State Scenic Bikeways. Last week we shared a bikeways marketing push that made its way onto a jumbotron in New York City’s Times Square. … Read more
Getting to know Otto Miller Road – UPDATED
It was nice to finally meet Otto Miller.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) On Saturday I finally explored Otto Miller Road. I say finally, because I’ve heard about it for years; but I just haven’t gotten out to do it. Now that I’m finally riding a bit more and have some legs under me, I figured it … Read more
Ride to the lakes: An easy and fun North Portland bike adventure
The Peninsula Crossing Trail awaits six-year old Danica Maus en route to Smith and Bybee Lakes.(Photos © J. Maus)
Want more equity in transportation? There’s a ride for that
People from different ethnic, economic, and social backgrounds will come together for the Equity Bike Ride.(Photo © J. Maus) Equity is a very big topic in transportation circles right now. From a debate over how to allocate space on the newly carfree SW Ankeny Blvd in downtown Portland, to larger discussions about where our region … Read more
Photos: The Pioneer Century
Sun, wide-open country roads — what more could you ask for?(Photos by Jonathan Maus for The Pioneer Century)
Photos: 10th annual Worst Day of the Year Ride
– More images below/Gallery –(Photos © J. Maus)
Weekend Event Guide: Park(ing) Day, bike moves, beer
We’ve got a great lineup of events this weekend, and the weather promises to be at least partly cooperative. Friday, September 18 Friday is Park(ing) Day On Park(ing) Day, on-street car parking spots are temporarily turned into parks of all sorts. Metro is celebrating the occasion all over the region to promote its Intertwine trail … Read more
Pioneer Century kicks off the summer riding season
The Portland Wheelmen’s annual Pioneer Century ride is coming up soon, Saturday, June 6th, to kick off the summer road riding season. This is one of the most popular road rides of the year — last year’s Pioneer Century drew over 1,200 participants. The Pioneer Century is a very flexible ride. The usual route is … Read more
Comment of the Week: Upbeat thoughts before the election